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Lions' Matt Patricia lauds Jim Bob Cooter, doesn't address job status

Free Press writers Jeff Seidel, Dave Birkett break down Lions meltdown against Vikings in Minneapolis, and wonder why team has regressed Nov. 4, 2018. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

Well, someone paid.

But instead of firing offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, who has been a primary target of recent criticism because of his inconsistent and lately anemic offense, Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia canned special-teams coordinator Joe Marciano.

Which is a little like painting your walls while the roof is on fire.